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February 8, 2005
A Brave New World
Okay, we've hit a level of irony that even I can't fully handle. Using Trillian for IM Chat is great. It has a little feature that highlights words in the conversation which links to an encyclopedia and other web links of possible interest. But here's what popped up when I used the word "pencil":
A pencil is a handheld instrument used to write and draw, usually on paper. The writing is done with graphite (except for colored pencils), which is typically covered by a wooden sheath. Pencils may also have an eraser or "rubber" attached to one end. The pencil differs from most pens (other than erasable pens) in that erasing is possible.
Is this for the children? Those for whom the "pen-sill? What is pennn-sill??" will be an archaic tool?
And why stop at pencil? Why not link to "paper", "writing", or "independent thought"?
Posted by sferrell at February 8, 2005 10:23 AM
